An Oyster Life (Blog)

Let’s face it– we’re all tired of wings and chili at Super Bowl parties. If you really want to impress your guests this year, try shaking things up with a seafood spread. We’ll link to a few of our favorite recipes below, but first here are a few tips and tricks to ensure everyone has a good time. Make sure to serve everything at the correct temperature. Keep your warm foods warm, and your chilled foods cold. Split your table to a hot and cold side to help keep things separated. Create individual serving and plating areas for each item...

Whether you’re ordering oysters to enjoy at home or for an event you’re hosting, making sure you’re caring for them properly will help keep them fresh and delicious. How you store and care for your White Stone oysters will depend on what you order. Shucked Oyster Care Shucked oysters like Wandering Waders Jarred Oysters require no more effort to store than regular oysters. Currently, we offer the jarred oysters in quart-sized jars, and they should be stored in the refrigerator upon arrival. On average, Wandering Waders Jarred Oysters will last about 2 weeks when properly refrigerated and unopened. Once opened,...

Oyster stew has a storied and rich history. According to some historical sites, the original oyster stew recipes were brought to America by Irish immigrants fleeing the potato famine. In the Catholic religion, meat consumption was banned on Christmas Eve and so many Irish families ate fish stews. Unfortunately, fish was prohibitively expensive and oysters were used as a substitute. Over time, Oyster Stew became a traditional Christmas dish for many. As the popularity of oyster stew grew, chefs in different regions began to put their own twists on the basic recipe.  A traditional New England oyster stew typically contains...

Looking for ways to bring the romance home this Valentine’s Day? Consider creating your own version of this delicious Valentine’s Charcuterie Board made with fresh ingredients, many of which possess aphrodisiac qualities.  Charcuterie boards are fun, beautiful and a great centerpiece for a romantic stay at home getaway. There are a few key elements you need to master to create the perfect charcuterie board at home. First, select a board be it a cutting board, serving dish or try that’s sturdy, visually interesting and sized appropriately. Secondly, consider your ingredient ratio– a proportionate mixture of salty, sweet, crunchy, savory and...

My name is Tom Perry and I dreamt up the idea for White Stone from my kayak in the spring of 2013. My mission since day one has been to grow the very best oyster on the Chesapeake Bay. I believed that finding the absolute ideal location and implementing the proper growing method was going to be fundamental to achieving this task. In 2014 we delivered our very first oyster to the Homestead Resort in Western Virginia and we haven’t looked back since.  We now regularly sell millions of oysters per year and in December of 2021, sent individual boxes...

The holidays are hectic, and it can be tough to remember to plan ahead when ordering oysters for your meals. Luckily, with our handy date picker, you can schedule your delivery well in advance. Check out our shipping calendar above to see December’s special offers and to make sure you order your oysters in time for your celebration.

This traditional recipe will have your guests asking for more. Cheesy, panko covered oysters are the perfect complement to any table setting. Use our Wandering Waders Premium Jarred Oysters, or shuck you own! Ingredients: 2 quarts oysters 1/4-pound (1 stick) butter 3 whole scallions, chopped 1 green or red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed, and chopped 1/2-pound mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup flour 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup grated imported Parmesan cheese Freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon paprika Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Steps: Preheat the broiler. Grease a 9x13-inch ovenproof serving dish or spray it with nonstick...

One of our ongoing missions at White Stone Oyster Co. is finding ways to Better the Bay. Not only do we make our livelihood from these waters, but we also care deeply for this region, its ecology and its people. To that end, we want to share these helpful tips from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation on how you can celebrate the holidays while protecting the Chesapeake Bay. Buy local! We know everyone says this, but it truly makes a huge difference. The Chesapeake region’s industries were hit hard by COVID-19 and every dollar counts. Veggies, oysters, seafood and more can...